The signs were erected last month on the Grade II listed building’s columns and walls in a bid to promote the heritage railway and tourist attraction and raise its profile.

They also provoked outrage from Coun Dorothy Clegg, a senior member of Scarborough Council’s planning committee, Whitby Civic Society and a local resident who has branded them ‘insensitive, tacky commercialism’.

However, on Friday there was a u-turn when some of the signs were taken down following talks between the railway and Scarborough Council.

Phil Bustard, marketing manager for the NYMR said: “We have taken down the banners on the columns to the front and side, and a sign adjacent to our retail outlet – there were two – one on either side of the door.

“The council officials felt this was too much. We intend to work with the council in order to fill the fixing holes in a manner which is deemed acceptable.”

Mr Bustard said the rest of the signs will remain in place while the NYMR considers its longer term requirements.